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Boyertown board hears feasibility study, options and cost estimates for all‑day kindergarten
Summary
An external feasibility study presented to the Boyertown Area School District board found strong survey support for all‑day kindergarten and outlined four implementation options, including adding 10 classrooms via modular units (midline cost estimate $3,925,500). The administration proposed a March decision to authorize planning and professional services for a possible 2027–28 rollout.
The Boyertown Area School District board heard a feasibility presentation on all‑day kindergarten from external consultant Dr. Kochenauer, who said the study drew "close to 1,500 responses," including 903 parents, 261 staff and 332 community members. She reported that roughly 89.1% of parents were positive or neutral about full‑day kindergarten and that childcare cost savings and curricular alignment were top perceived benefits.
The study identified a district need for 10 additional kindergarten classrooms and presented four implementation options: (1) add modular classrooms to existing schools (Dr. Kochenauer gave a midline cost estimate of $3,925,500 for the…
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